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Sunderland, the teenager who sailed alone from Los Angeles to the Indian Ocean before her boat became disabled, is taking pilot lessons and wants to fly around the world. She's now 17 and is also busy promoting her recent book.
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Abby Sunderland wants to fly around the world
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